Medallion Financial Corp. reported a net income of $8.4 million for the first quarter of 2021, a significant improvement compared to the net loss of $13.6 million in the same quarter of the previous year. The company experienced growth in its consumer lending segments and an increase in net interest income, driven by the performance of these segments. Additionally, consumer originations increased by 37% compared to the prior year quarter.
Net income was $8.4 million, or $0.34 per share, compared to a net loss of $13.6 million, or $0.56 per share, in the prior year quarter.
Net interest income increased to $28.7 million, primarily due to the contribution of the consumer lending segments.
Consumer originations grew by 37% to $142.0 million.
Total assets reached $1.7 billion as of March 31, 2021.
Medallion Financial is optimistic about future performance, focusing on consumer lending segments and fintech partnerships. They anticipate long-term value creation for shareholders through expense monitoring and strategic initiatives.